Re: stripped torx
 

leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.


"Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave up.
> All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so the
> weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> --
> Dana
>
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
>> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Dana Rohleder wrote:
>>>
>>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
>>> tried
>>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
>>> sockets
>>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I
>>> gave
>>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
>>> heads,
>>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
>>> sealer is
>>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know
>>> how
>>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
>>> gun
>>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want
>>> to
>>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>>>
>>> Dana
>>> 93 YJ
>>> 90 XJ Ltd.
>>> ---------------
>>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
>>> 82 Cherokee
>>> 76 Cherokee
>>>
>>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
>>> and
>>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
>>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>> > Hi Guys,
>>> >
>>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
>>> > quick
>>> > fix or two.
>>> >
>>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
>>> > with
>>> > SS
>>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
>>> >
>>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>>> >
>>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
>>> > back
>>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
>>> > take
>>> > the
>>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
>>> > i'm
>>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>>> >
>>> > any suggestions would be great.
>>> >
>>> > Steve
>>> >
>>> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.


"Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave up.
> All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so the
> weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> --
> Dana
>
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
>> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Dana Rohleder wrote:
>>>
>>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
>>> tried
>>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
>>> sockets
>>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I
>>> gave
>>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
>>> heads,
>>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
>>> sealer is
>>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know
>>> how
>>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
>>> gun
>>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want
>>> to
>>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>>>
>>> Dana
>>> 93 YJ
>>> 90 XJ Ltd.
>>> ---------------
>>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
>>> 82 Cherokee
>>> 76 Cherokee
>>>
>>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
>>> and
>>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
>>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>> > Hi Guys,
>>> >
>>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
>>> > quick
>>> > fix or two.
>>> >
>>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
>>> > with
>>> > SS
>>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
>>> >
>>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>>> >
>>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
>>> > back
>>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
>>> > take
>>> > the
>>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
>>> > i'm
>>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>>> >
>>> > any suggestions would be great.
>>> >
>>> > Steve
>>> >
>>> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.


"Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave up.
> All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so the
> weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> --
> Dana
>
> 93 YJ
> 90 XJ Ltd.
> ---------------
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee
> 76 Cherokee
>
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
>> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Dana Rohleder wrote:
>>>
>>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
>>> tried
>>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
>>> sockets
>>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later, I
>>> gave
>>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
>>> heads,
>>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
>>> sealer is
>>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't know
>>> how
>>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
>>> gun
>>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may want
>>> to
>>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
>>>
>>> Dana
>>> 93 YJ
>>> 90 XJ Ltd.
>>> ---------------
>>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
>>> 82 Cherokee
>>> 76 Cherokee
>>>
>>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
>>> and
>>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
>>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>>> > Hi Guys,
>>> >
>>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
>>> > quick
>>> > fix or two.
>>> >
>>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
>>> > with
>>> > SS
>>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
>>> >
>>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>>> >
>>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
>>> > back
>>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
>>> > take
>>> > the
>>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously
>>> > i'm
>>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>>> >
>>> > any suggestions would be great.
>>> >
>>> > Steve
>>> >
>>> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=587

Chris

"wraithyjeep" <wraithyneon@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:z4%je.44$Ot6.22394@news20.bellglobal.com...
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap
stores.
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> > My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> > using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> > NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> > bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave
up.
> > All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> > reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so
the
> > weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> > that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> > --
> > Dana
> >
> > 93 YJ
> > 90 XJ Ltd.
> > ---------------
> > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> > 82 Cherokee
> > 76 Cherokee
> >
> >
> > "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
> >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
> >> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >>>
> >>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
> >>> tried
> >>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
> >>> sockets
> >>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later,
I
> >>> gave
> >>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
> >>> heads,
> >>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
> >>> sealer is
> >>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't
know
> >>> how
> >>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
> >>> gun
> >>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may
want
> >>> to
> >>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
> >>>
> >>> Dana
> >>> 93 YJ
> >>> 90 XJ Ltd.
> >>> ---------------
> >>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> >>> 82 Cherokee
> >>> 76 Cherokee
> >>>
> >>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
> >>> and
> >>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> >>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >>> > Hi Guys,
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have
a
> >>> > quick
> >>> > fix or two.
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
> >>> > with
> >>> > SS
> >>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >>> >
> >>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >>> >
> >>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them
all
> >>> > back
> >>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
> >>> > take
> >>> > the
> >>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft.
obviously
> >>> > i'm
> >>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >>> >
> >>> > any suggestions would be great.
> >>> >
> >>> > Steve
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=587

Chris

"wraithyjeep" <wraithyneon@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:z4%je.44$Ot6.22394@news20.bellglobal.com...
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap
stores.
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> > My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> > using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> > NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> > bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave
up.
> > All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> > reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so
the
> > weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> > that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> > --
> > Dana
> >
> > 93 YJ
> > 90 XJ Ltd.
> > ---------------
> > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> > 82 Cherokee
> > 76 Cherokee
> >
> >
> > "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
> >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
> >> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >>>
> >>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
> >>> tried
> >>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
> >>> sockets
> >>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later,
I
> >>> gave
> >>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
> >>> heads,
> >>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
> >>> sealer is
> >>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't
know
> >>> how
> >>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
> >>> gun
> >>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may
want
> >>> to
> >>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
> >>>
> >>> Dana
> >>> 93 YJ
> >>> 90 XJ Ltd.
> >>> ---------------
> >>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> >>> 82 Cherokee
> >>> 76 Cherokee
> >>>
> >>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
> >>> and
> >>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> >>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >>> > Hi Guys,
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have
a
> >>> > quick
> >>> > fix or two.
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
> >>> > with
> >>> > SS
> >>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >>> >
> >>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >>> >
> >>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them
all
> >>> > back
> >>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
> >>> > take
> >>> > the
> >>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft.
obviously
> >>> > i'm
> >>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >>> >
> >>> > any suggestions would be great.
> >>> >
> >>> > Steve
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=587

Chris

"wraithyjeep" <wraithyneon@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:z4%je.44$Ot6.22394@news20.bellglobal.com...
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap
stores.
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> > My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> > using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> > NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> > bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave
up.
> > All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> > reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so
the
> > weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> > that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> > --
> > Dana
> >
> > 93 YJ
> > 90 XJ Ltd.
> > ---------------
> > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> > 82 Cherokee
> > 76 Cherokee
> >
> >
> > "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
> >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
> >> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >>>
> >>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
> >>> tried
> >>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
> >>> sockets
> >>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later,
I
> >>> gave
> >>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
> >>> heads,
> >>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
> >>> sealer is
> >>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't
know
> >>> how
> >>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
> >>> gun
> >>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may
want
> >>> to
> >>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
> >>>
> >>> Dana
> >>> 93 YJ
> >>> 90 XJ Ltd.
> >>> ---------------
> >>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> >>> 82 Cherokee
> >>> 76 Cherokee
> >>>
> >>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
> >>> and
> >>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> >>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >>> > Hi Guys,
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have
a
> >>> > quick
> >>> > fix or two.
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
> >>> > with
> >>> > SS
> >>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >>> >
> >>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >>> >
> >>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them
all
> >>> > back
> >>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
> >>> > take
> >>> > the
> >>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft.
obviously
> >>> > i'm
> >>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >>> >
> >>> > any suggestions would be great.
> >>> >
> >>> > Steve
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=587

Chris

"wraithyjeep" <wraithyneon@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:z4%je.44$Ot6.22394@news20.bellglobal.com...
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap
stores.
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:_QSje.12051$bD5.11774@fe07.lga...
> > My Craftsman socket was the first one to break - even before I started
> > using the impact wrench. Then my neighbor's S/K. That is when I went to
> > NAPA because it was a 3 mile drive vs. 20 to replace the Craftsman. I
> > bought 4 more at NAPA, broke 2 more with the impact wrench, then gave
up.
> > All 3 brands simply twisted halfway down the shaft & broke. I think the
> > reason was because the head of the bolts is only a couple mm deep, so
the
> > weakest part of the shaft was left without support. Maybe they make some
> > that are designed for impact wrenches, but I couldn't find any that day.
> > --
> > Dana
> >
> > 93 YJ
> > 90 XJ Ltd.
> > ---------------
> > 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> > 82 Cherokee
> > 76 Cherokee
> >
> >
> > "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:428FD6B2.62EEC3EC@cox.net...
> >> Next time buy Craftsman or Snap-On.
> >> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >>>
> >>> As Mike says, they are put on with a heat-activated thread sealer. I
> >>> tried
> >>> the impact wrench method suggested by Bill on my YJ - 5 broken torx
> >>> sockets
> >>> (replaced by NAPA under warranty) and 3 big gouges in my paint later,
I
> >>> gave
> >>> up. I managed to get only one bolt out. Luckily, I didn't strip any
> >>> heads,
> >>> just broke the sockets - twisted the mothers right off. The thread
> >>> sealer is
> >>> evil stuff. Heat is likely the only way to get it off, but I don't
know
> >>> how
> >>> you would do it and not ruin your paint. Possibly a soldering iron or
> >>> gun
> >>> held right on the head would create enough heat to melt it. You may
want
> >>> to
> >>> talk to a Jeep body shop to see how they do it.
> >>>
> >>> Dana
> >>> 93 YJ
> >>> 90 XJ Ltd.
> >>> ---------------
> >>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> >>> 82 Cherokee
> >>> 76 Cherokee
> >>>
> >>> "It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us
> >>> and
> >>> get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
> >>> "diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >>> > Hi Guys,
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have
a
> >>> > quick
> >>> > fix or two.
> >>> >
> >>> > i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ
> >>> > with
> >>> > SS
> >>> > pieces replacing the original pieces.
> >>> >
> >>> > took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
> >>> >
> >>> > next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them
all
> >>> > back
> >>> > in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to
> >>> > take
> >>> > the
> >>> > screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft.
obviously
> >>> > i'm
> >>> > going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
> >>> >
> >>> > any suggestions would be great.
> >>> >
> >>> > Steve
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: stripped torx
 

And don't forget to buy the BMFH and:
http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

wraithyjeep wrote:
>
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.

Re: stripped torx
 

And don't forget to buy the BMFH and:
http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
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wraithyjeep wrote:
>
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.

Re: stripped torx
 

And don't forget to buy the BMFH and:
http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

wraithyjeep wrote:
>
> leslie (Spelling?)tool makes a solid 1 piece socket that is 3/8 impact
> sustainable. it is black sold at a/c delco part stores and some uap stores.